#repost @whiskersutah
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ADOPTABLE CAT OF THE DAY: Tommy Boy
Tommy Boy has been with us for quite some time now and we would so love to find this sweet boy a good forever home.
Tommy has been through a lot and our hearts break for him and what he’s been through, but with much patience and a lot of work, Tommy Boy has started opening up to us and is learning to trust people again.
Tommy Boy is a special boy who needs a very cat savvy, patient human who can love and accept this sensitive boy and appreciate what he’s been through as well as help fulfill his needs.
ABOUT TOMMY:
Tommy Boy is a 4 yr old neutered male
Tommy originally came to us from Davis County, Tommy was surrendered to the shelter after he was declawed and then defanged 😭 It has taken us a long time to show this boy that not all humans are bad. Tommy is very sensitive, he has come along way and desires so much to be with the family and be part of the gang! Tommy can be quirky and he needs a cat savvy human or humans. He will do best in a home that does not have small children as quick movements can frighten him. Tommy is very receptive to the energy around him, he needs a calm home without dogs. Tommy does well with other nice cats 🐱
Tommy Boy is available to adopt in Salt Lake City, UT.
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#repost @zachskow
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This post may offend some people—honestly I hope it’s shakes some sense into the rescue community and our culture at large.
Shortly after arriving at the shelter we were greeted by shelter staff. They are our Co-rescuers and unheralded heroes of rescue! One particular man, whom I’ve grown to respect a great deal over the years and whom has helped us rescue countless dogs, had a glum look on his face. He told us there is a great dog—a staff favorite—whom he will have to put down right at 5 o’clock. The more ignorant and uninformed of our population will try to blame shelter staff for euthanasia, after all, it’s they whom have to carry it out. This is a tragic misconception and could not be further off base. The men and women of @kern_county_animal_services work their darndest to save as many lives as possible. If only people understood they euthanize only as a last resort, when there is no space available and the shelter is dangerously and unsustainably full. Our shelter will never and has never ended a dogs life simply for the sake of it. They work extremely hard and to save lives and have the guts to come back to work even when they’ve had to euthanize a dog. Most of us will never know the heartache of having take a dogs life only to return the next day, try to save as many as possible, but invariably have to euthanize again. We should have empathy and compassion for them, as opposed to how many of us react now—with hatred and malice.
He all but begged us to help her, as did another staff member. How could we not try and help? They bent over backwards to help us temperament test her and get her around a few other dogs.
She had minutes to live and unless staff has pushed for her safety, she would not have been saved. Don’t you see? Shelter staff go through this painstaking predicament every single day, but rather than empathize we vilify. It’s utterly tragic and irresponsible of us. The average shelter worker has done more for animals than many rescuers will in a life time.
Because they care, Eleven is now home with me, getting ready for what comes next: learning the ropes up here and hopefully soon adoption. Her smile says it al

These two....😻🤩 You have no idea how much healing these fluff balls have fostered. Being adored and needed when you're needy and relearning to trust yourself really soothes the soul. #therapycats#mycrew#antidepressants

Kija: "Brother; I've had a really long day. I just don't understand why Mom has to go away five days a week forever. Why does Mom leave me?" .
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Strider: "Mom's been doing that since I was a tiny kitten. Something about food and toys and warm places. I don't really get it but hey; the couch is warm, the blanket is soft, and we get catnip sometimes. Mom loves us even if we don't always know or understand her way of saying it." . .
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Kija: "Hey Brother? Will Mom play fetch again with me tonight?"
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Strider: "Yeah. Just drop the crinkle ball on her face like always. She loves that." #cats#babycats#mommylittleassholes#mybabies#crazycatlady#snugglebeebs#rescuecats#therapycats